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Context
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a pioneering programme that could reshape how kinship families are supported across England.
Kinship is undertaking a pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of Kinship Connected, a Kinship Navigator programme designed to provide intensive, specialist support to kinship carers and help them navigate complex systems.
This is a multi-partner programme involving funders, independent evaluators, participating local authorities, internal delivery teams and kinship carers with lived experience.
Kinship Navigators are at the heart of delivery. You will work directly with kinship carers in the community and in their homes, providing intensive 1-to-1 support and facilitating local support groups, while working closely with local authority partners and other services.
Because the programme forms part of a pilot RCT, maintaining high-quality case records and accurate data collection is critical. Your work will contribute directly to the evidence base about what works for kinship families.
Each Navigator will support around 40 kinship carers over the delivery year, holding a caseload of approximately 20 families at any one time.
You will be part of a wider delivery team including the Programmes Manager, Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager, research colleagues and other Kinship teams, working together to ensure the programme is delivered ethically, consistently and to a high standard
About the role:
The Kinship Navigator provides intensive, time-limited support to kinship carers through the Kinship Connected programme, a structured six-month intervention designed to help kinship families stabilise placements and access the support they need.
Working directly with kinship carers, you will build trusting relationships while completing structured assessments, goal setting and reviews to help families strengthen support networks and navigate services such as children’s social care, education, health and community support.
This is a community-facing role, working directly with kinship carers in homes, community spaces and through co-location with local authority teams and partner organisations.
The role requires a combination of high-quality relational practice and disciplined case recording. As part of the pilot RCT, accurate documentation of activity, progress and outcomes is essential to ensure the programme can be evaluated and improved.
You will work closely with the Programmes Manager, delivery team, researchers and local authority partners to ensure the programme is delivered consistently, ethically and to a high standard, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in supporting kinship families from all backgrounds.
The key deadlines and information:
We have really short timescales for this role as this role is part of a research project. If you are interested, please read the information below and make sure you can be available for all the dates highlighted.
- Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 30th September 2026
- Interview date (in London and in person): Week Commencing 28th September 2026
Starting in post
If you are successful at recruitment, we will need you to be available to start in role asap; ideal candidates will have less than one month's notice period. This will mean all references, contracts and DBS checks are completed quickly. If you do apply for the role, we will ask for some of these details up front.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing emotional and practical support to kinship carers.
- Advocating for kinship carers in meetings with professionals where appropriate.
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Establishing and facilitating a monthly support group for kinship carers in your area.
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Mapping local services and building relationships with organisations that can provide specialist support, training or activities for kinship families.
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Liaising with schools, local authorities and other professionals to coordinate support.
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Supporting kinship carers with challenges relating to the child(ren) in their kinship care.
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Signposting to relevant services, support organisations and Kinship training opportunities.
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Coordinating celebration and family events (including in Kinship Care Week).
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Supporting applications for grants for essential items or family breaks.
- Collaborate with the programme delivery team, researchers and evaluation partners, contributing insights and learning from practice to support programme improvement and evidence generation.
- Work closely with colleagues across Kinship, including Advice, Peer Support, Training, Communications and the Kinship Connected core team, to ensure joined-up support for kinship carers.
- Recognise, report, record, respond and refer safeguarding risks via our safeguarding process with the support for the safeguarding team.
- Follow and understand the organisational safeguarding policies.
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Maintain accurate, timely records of all activity, assessments, support plans, contacts and outcomes on Kinship’s CRM system (Salesforce) in line with organisational policy and programme protocols.
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Complete kinship carer needs assessments, SMART goal setting, reviews and outcome recording in accordance with the Kinship Navigator model and trial requirements.
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Follow all operational and data collection requirements of the pilot feasibility RCT, ensuring activity and outcomes are recorded consistently to support independent evaluation.
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Fully contribute to monitoring, reporting, quality assurance and learning processes, including collecting feedback and case studies that demonstrate impact.
Essential requirements include:
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Experience delivering direct support to vulnerable families or carers, including completing needs assessments and developing support plans.
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Experience providing structured one-to-one support, casework or family support over a defined period.
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Experience working directly in community settings or alongside local authority or partner organisations.
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Experience facilitating peer or support groups in community or online settings.
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Experience working with statutory, voluntary and community services, including liaising with professionals around the family.
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Experience recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
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Understanding of the challenges facing kinship carers and the children they care for, or the ability to develop this knowledge quickly.
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Understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches when working with families.
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Awareness of how children’s social care, education, health or welfare systems affect families.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with kinship carers and professionals.
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Ability to manage a caseload, prioritise work effectively and maintain clear professional boundaries.
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Excellent ability to maintain accurate case records and data using a CRM or case management system (e.g. Salesforce).
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Strong organisational and IT skills, including the ability to use digital systems for case management, communication and reporting.
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Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative delivery team.
What we offer you:
- Flexible working - we understand how important it is to balance family and work life.
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (1 April to 31 March) pro rata (3 to be taken at Christmas shutdown)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential advice line and counselling)
- Charity Worker Discounts.
How to apply:
Please apply for the role of Kinship Navigator (Newham) by sending a CV and answering the 5 questions below via Charity Job. The deadline is 9am on Wednesday 30th September 2026. Any applications arriving after the closing date will not be considered for shortlisting unless there are exceptional reasons. Please ensure you have read the application timelines.
- Why do you want to work for Kinship as a Kinship Navigator, and how does this role align with your values and experience?
- Describe a time you supported a family or carer facing complex challenges. How did you assess their needs and decide what support was most important? Guidance for candidates: Please describe a real example from your work. Tell us what you did personally, the actions you took and what happened as a result.
- Tell us about a situation where you had to work with professionals from different organisations (for example schools, social workers or community services) to support a family. Guidance: Explain how you built relationships, managed differences of opinion and ensured the family received appropriate support.
- Give an example of a time you had concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child or their family member. What steps did you take and how did you decide what to do? Guidance: Describe your role in recognising and responding to the concern and any safeguarding processes you followed.
- Tell us about how you have managed a caseload or multiple families at once. How did you keep accurate records and make sure important information was documented? Guidance: Please describe the systems or processes you used and why accurate recording was important.
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
• Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
• Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above.
• Keep your response clear - use bullet points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience.
• Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check, and your application will be rejected if you do.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Role: Domestic Violence and Abuse Co-ordinator
Salary: £26,200 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Wiltshire
Additional information:
A valid driving licence and access to own vehicle
Participation in an on-call out-of-hours rota
Regular travel across the Wiltshire area (travel across the South West for training and events may also be required)
Alongside is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. However, this is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
About Alongside:
Alongside is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.
If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!
About the Role:
As a Domestic Violence and Abuse Co-ordinator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse to rebuild their lives. Working holistically, you’ll carry out in‑depth needs assessments and develop tailored support plans that reflect each individual’s circumstances, strengths, and goals.
You’ll provide compassionate, trauma‑informed case management, advocacy, and resettlement support for people with a wide range of complex social and housing needs. From navigating services and securing safe accommodation to monitoring progress and celebrating milestones, you’ll walk alongside survivors every step of the way — empowering them to move forward with safety, dignity, and confidence.
This is a deeply rewarding role where your work will make a meaningful, lasting difference every single day.
What you’ll be doing:
Conduct key works sessions on a regular basis whilst developing individual support and risk management plans.
Establish the risks and needs of survivors and their children through assessing their practical and emotional support needs.
Champion safeguarding by following policies and procedures to keep everyone safe, and that any concerns are brought to immediate attention of a manager.
Collaborative multi-agency working to advocate for survivors ensuring their needs are met.
Maintain accurate client records using our system, INFORM.
Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.
You can view the full job description by clicking here.
What we’re looking for:
Understanding of domestic abuse including the impact this has on victims and their children.
Experience working in a housing, social or health care setting.
There are many great reasons to join our team!
Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)
30% staff discount at Alongside charity shop
A generous and competitive pension scheme
A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands
Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators
Our Ethos
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.
If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.
DBS Checks
We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.
Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out!
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England.
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Job Role: Floating Support Worker
Salary: £28,655 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week: Either Monday – Friday 9-5pm (with some flexibility around start and finish time) or 37.5 hours over 4 days (Monday- Friday)
Contract type: Permanent
Location: South West, covering B&NES, Bristol, Wiltshire, Somerset and North Somerset
Additional information:
- Valid driver's license and access to own vehicle – business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work.
- Ability to travel across the South West region, including projects based in B&NES, Bristol, Wiltshire, Somerset and North Somerset.
- Ability to work flexibly including early mornings where required (meaning an earlier finish to the day)
- Alongside is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. However, this is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
About Alongside:
Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence.
If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!
About the Role:
As a Floating Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting services where extra capacity is needed, working across different locations including B&NES, Bristol, Wiltshire, Somerset and North Somerset. This is a varied and dynamic role, offering the opportunity to work across supported housing and outreach services, with no two weeks looking the same.
You’ll work directly with people who have a range of support needs, building positive, professional relationships and providing person‑centred, trauma‑informed support. This includes offering practical help, promoting independence, and responding flexibly to individual circumstances in a fast‑paced environment.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, is well organised, and can adapt to changing priorities and locations. You’ll need to be a driver with access to your own vehicle and business insurance, and be comfortable working flexibly, with rotas provided two weeks in advance and occasional last‑minute changes handled considerately.
What you’ll be doing:
Give clients advice and information, providing an enabling service so that they can be signposted to, and access appropriate services.
Maintain client records, so they are accurate and fully updated at all times.
Ensure all clients are provided with high-quality person-centred services which takes a strength-based and trauma-informed approach.
Work collaboratively taking a multi-agency approach to safeguard clients.
Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.
You can view the full job description by clicking here.
What we’re looking for:
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- Full driving licence and access to own car for work purposes.
- Willingness to travel around the South West to support our various projects and teams.
- Knowledge and understanding of the support needs of people facing homelessness, including those with mental health challenges, complex needs and substance misuse issues.
There are many great reasons to join our team!
Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)
30% staff discount at Julian House charity shop
A generous and competitive pension scheme
A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands
Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators
Our Ethos
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.
If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.
DBS Checks
We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England.
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The Centre Assistant will support the smooth running of the Smart Works Bristol service, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all clients, volunteers and visitors. Our team is friendly and professional, and we work closely together to make sure every client has an outstanding experience when they visit us.
The Centre Assistant will be the first point of contact clients and visitors will have with Smart Works, providing administrative, phone and booking support for clients across Bristol and beyond. Therefore, we are looking for a friendly, organised and hard-working individual. The role requires strong administrative and customer service skills, excellent communication and collaboration skills and a drive to ensure all women who visit us have the best possible experience.
In addition to reception and administrative duties, the Centre Assistant will have the opportunity to get involved in and support exciting and varied project depending on their individual interests and skillsets. This could involve working with our volunteers, supporting on events, or creating new comms or social media posts.
If you’re passionate about supporting women, then this is an ideal opportunity for you. The role will be based full-time at our new centre in Easton Business Centre, Bristol. There may be occasional evening and weekend work as the successful candidate will be part of the wider centre team, supporting with networking and key events support.
To apply, please submit a CV and answer the following questions via our portal by 9am on Monday 28th September 2026.
1.Why do you want to work for Smart Works Bristol? (max 200 words)
2.Based on your traits and skillsets, what impact do you think you could have in this role? (max 200 words)
3. Our clients can be nervous or lacking in confidence when they visit us. How would you help someone feel welcome and comfortable? (max 200 words)
Registered Charity
We exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ave you been affected by hepatitis B? Could you use your experience to help others?
We are looking for someone with excellent engagement skills, real drive and a passion for helping others to deliver a flagship new health service in North East London. You will use your own experience of hepatitis B to help others access the information, testing, treatment and care they need.
You will:
- Establish strong relationships with health and community service colleagues.
- Build strong working relationships with communities from areas where hepatitis B is common, such as South Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and Eastern Europe.
- Recruit and develop a network of enthusiastic and well-supported volunteers.
Your role will involve patient outreach and engagement, organising and delivering events in community settings and building partnerships with community organisations. This is a frontline role requiring excellent communication and organisational skills. Creativity and innovation welcome!
12-month contract (with possible extension).
Salary: £28,860
Registered Charity
51 - 100
The Hepatitis C Trust is a charity dedicated to eliminating hepatitis C in the UK by 2030.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation; the work we do to support those effected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.
Location: Southampton
Salary: £26,805.75 - £27,464.70
Hours per week: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference Number: STOPDA937
Main Purpose and Scope of the Job:
The focus of this role is on preventing domestic abuse by providing support, advice and assistance to adults in the community who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse.
- Providing safety planning, support, advice, and assistance to adults in the community supporting them to keep safe in and maintain their current or new accommodation.
- Working to empower and support all victims and survivors of domestic abuse to make positive choices.
- Working in partnership with Southampton IDVA service to deliver Pippa (Prevention, Intervention and Public Protection Alliance) providing initial advice, information and guidance to victims, professionals, and family members.
- Identifying and assessing the risks and needs of domestic abuse victims using an evidence-based risk identification checklist.
- Where necessary, escorting clients attending court, Job Centre or local authority appointments, and on occasion accompanying clients back to their home with a police escort to collect belongings.
- Developing individual support plans to meet individual risks and support needs that client’s face, regularly review cases ensuring that all agencies are meeting the needs of clients. Ensuring effective liaison with agencies regarding case management.
What We Offer:
Time off and Flexibility:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (Increasing with service)
- Birthday day off
- Child’s first day of school off
- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days’ leave per year
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Protected time of up to one hour each month
Family-Friendly Benefits:
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave
- IVF Leave
Health and Wellbeing:
- Westfield Health Healthcare Cashback Plan (after probation)
- Westfield Health Personal Health Insurance (after 2 years’ service)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye care vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
About Stop Domestic Abuse:
Stop Domestic Abuse is a proud women-led organisation supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse across Portsmouth and Hampshire. Our vision is a world without domestic abuse, and we work to ensure that it’s ‘everyone’s business.’
We provide refuge and community-based support, delivering in a trauma-informed way for adults, children and young people, tailored to individual needs. Our 19 refuges offer safe, welcoming homes, and across our services we provide one-to-one support and group activities to help improve their safety and to meet others with similar experiences. We support children process their experiences and help regain a sense of safety.
We also deliver training to professionals, including the hair and beauty industry, to recognise domestic abuse and connect people to specialist support services.
Our Values:
Equality, Openness, Honesty, Respect for individual dignity and diversity, Empowering women and children, and Care and Compassion – are at the heart of everything we do. By committing to these values, we aim to significantly improve the lives of those we support and work towards our vision of a world without domestic abuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. TAKE OUT IF NOT FEMALE ONLY
Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation; the work we do to support those effected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.
Location: Southampton
Salary: £28,806.76 - £29,722.63
Hours per week: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference Number: STOPDA895
Main Purpose and Scope of the Job:
- To promote the training package, to build and maintain effective relationships with general practice teams, and to recruit local general practices to participate in the training package.
- To provide in-house training for general practice teams on understanding, recognising and responding to domestic abuse.
- To provide ongoing specialist advice and support around domestic abuse to practice teams.
- To encourage general practice health professionals to ask patients about their experience of abuse and respond, record, safety check and refer.
- To provide specialist, individual and needs-led advocacy and support to patients who are or have experienced domestic abuse who are referred from participating practices, and to provide onward referrals where appropriate.
- To collect and collate performance and monitoring data for reporting purposes and also with a view to further embedding and developing the programme locally.
- To work in partnership with Southampton IDVA service to deliver Pippa (Prevention, Intervention and Public Protection Alliance) providing initial advice, information and guidance to victims, professionals, and family members. To participate in the delivery of the on-call out of hours on a rota basis
- Work with those experiencing domestic abuse to increase their personal safety, and that of any children, and inform them of their rights and options in terms of housing, legal and welfare rights
What We Offer:
Time off and Flexibility:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (Increasing with service)
- Birthday day off
- Child’s first day of school off
- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days’ leave per year
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Protected time of up to one hour each month
Family-Friendly Benefits:
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave
- IVF Leave
Health and Wellbeing:
- Westfield Health Healthcare Cashback Plan (after probation)
- Westfield Health Personal Health Insurance (after 2 years’ service)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye care vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
About Stop Domestic Abuse:
Stop Domestic Abuse is a proud women-led organisation supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse across Portsmouth and Hampshire. Our vision is a world without domestic abuse, and we work to ensure that it’s ‘everyone’s business.’
We provide refuge and community-based support, delivering in a trauma-informed way for adults, children and young people, tailored to individual needs. Our 19 refuges offer safe, welcoming homes, and across our services we provide one-to-one support and group activities to help improve their safety and to meet others with similar experiences. We support children process their experiences and help regain a sense of safety.
We also deliver training to professionals, including the hair and beauty industry, to recognise domestic abuse and connect people to specialist support services.
Our Values:
Equality, Openness, Honesty, Respect for individual dignity and diversity, Empowering women and children, and Care and Compassion – are at the heart of everything we do. By committing to these values, we aim to significantly improve the lives of those we support and work towards our vision of a world without domestic abuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation; the work we do to support those effected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.
Location: Southampton
Salary: £26,805.75 - £26,464.70
Hours per week: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference Number: STOPDA841 & STOPDA842
Main Purpose and Scope of the Job:
The focus of this role is on reduction of risk and minimising impact of domestic abuse by providing support, advice and assistance to adults and any children living within Stop Domestic Abuse’s dispersed accommodation who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse.
Dispersed accommodation is safe, self-contained accommodation with a similar level of specialist domestic abuse support as provided within our refuges but which may be more suitable for victims-survivors who are unable to stay in a refuge with communal spaces. This may include: women with male children over 16, male victims-survivors, including men with children, LGBTQ+ victims-survivors, older adults, victims-survivors with disabilities, victims-survivors facing multiple disadvantages and victims-survivors with pets
- Providing safety planning, support, advice, and assistance all adults, children those living within dispersed accommodation.
- Working to empower and support all victims and survivors of domestic abuse to make positive choices.
- Participating in the delivery of the on-call out of hours on a rota basis.
What We Offer:
Time off and Flexibility:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (Increasing with service)
- Birthday day off
- Child’s first day of school off
- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days’ leave per year
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Protected time of up to one hour each month
Family-Friendly Benefits:
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave
- IVF Leave
Health and Wellbeing:
- Westfield Health Healthcare Cashback Plan (after probation)
- Westfield Health Personal Health Insurance (after 2 years’ service)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye care vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
About Stop Domestic Abuse:
Stop Domestic Abuse is a proud women-led organisation supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse across Portsmouth and Hampshire. Our vision is a world without domestic abuse, and we work to ensure that it’s ‘everyone’s business.’
We provide refuge and community-based support, delivering in a trauma-informed way for adults, children and young people, tailored to individual needs. Our 19 refuges offer safe, welcoming homes, and across our services we provide one-to-one support and group activities to help improve their safety and to meet others with similar experiences. We support children process their experiences and help regain a sense of safety.
We also deliver training to professionals, including the hair and beauty industry, to recognise domestic abuse and connect people to specialist support services.
Our Values:
Equality, Openness, Honesty, Respect for individual dignity and diversity, Empowering women and children, and Care and Compassion – are at the heart of everything we do. By committing to these values, we aim to significantly improve the lives of those we support and work towards our vision of a world without domestic abuse.
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About the role
This role sits within Women and Girls Network’s Intake Service and provides high-quality, trauma-informed and survivor-led support to women and girls affected by Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
As an Advice Hub & Sexual Violence Helpline Practitioner, you will be a key first point of contact for survivors, providing one-off and short-term support through WGN’s Advice Hub and Sexual Violence Helpline. You will offer practical advice, advocacy, emotional support, risk and needs assessment, and safety planning via telephone and webchat.
You will also contribute to WGN’s Emotional Support & Resiliency programme, provide specialist guidance to professionals, and help ensure the continued development of accessible, survivor-centred services.
Job description
As the Advice Hub & Sexual Violence Helpline Practitioner, you will:
- Deliver one-off and short-term support, advocacy, information and safety planning to survivors via telephone and webchat.
- Undertake risk and needs assessments and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
- Deliver structured emotional support sessions for survivors of sexual violence.
- Provide specialist advice and consultation to professionals supporting survivors of VAWG.
- Support survivors to understand their rights, options and available services.
- Work within an intersectional, feminist, anti-oppressive and trauma-informed framework.
- Contribute to the effective delivery, development and promotion of the Advice Hub and Sexual Violence Helpline services.
- Maintain accurate records, monitoring information and partnership relationships to support high-quality service delivery.
Closing date and interviews
This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on Thursday 8 October 2026. Interviews will take place shortly thereafter, and shortlisted candidates will be notified of the arrangements.
We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a high volume of applications or identify a suitable candidate.
Interviews may be conducted either in person or remotely, depending on panel availability and logistical requirements.
About us
Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a pan-London organisation that supports women and girls affected by all forms of gendered-based violence. Our overall aim is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health and well-being of women and girls who have experienced, or are at risk of, gendered-based violence, whilst working towards a society free of gendered-based violence.
We do this by:
- Providing women-only holistic and seamless therapeutic services, which meet women and girls’ needs and contribute to total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
- Evidencing the impact of gendered-based violence and presenting this information in appropriate forums to affect social change in attitudes towards, and responses to, gendered-based violence.
- Developing good practice in the sector by providing training and guidance on specialist service provision and the development of culturally appropriate service delivery.
WGN is proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer and a member of The London VAWG Consortium, Halo Code, and Helplines Partnership.
Join us and be part of a team that values your well-being, growth, and contribution.
Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
We are deeply committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity, resilience and strength of the women and girls we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black and Global Majority women and applicants with Lived Experience, including those who may not meet every criterion.
WGN is an equal opportunities employer.
Exemption
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, and is open to female applicants only, due to the nature of the role.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We promote social change that transforms societal attitudes, practices, and policies to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls.
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Oxford Wood Recycling are seeking a part-time (22.5hours/week) Employability Support Worker to work with people facing barriers to employment. The role will focus on improving our training and development, strengthening our information systems as well as working with people seeking employability support and potential employers.
Please provide an up to date CV and a cover letter of no more than two sides. Your cover letter should address the bullet points in the Person Specification. A short paragraph in response to each bullet setting out your experience and background would be perfect!
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Actively Interviewing
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We are looking for a motivated team player to join our Business Development and Philanthropy Team, which leads and co-ordinates our global fundraising from institutional and philanthropic sources.
You will provide crucial support to our team’s function by providing relevant and timely business intelligence and coordination to support our work with donors, including support for internal and external events that we organise to deepen donor engagement with our work.
Accountabilities
You will support the organisation of inspiring donor events, in person and online, working across multi-disciplinary teams and drawing together reflections and learnings afterwards to improve our donors' experience. You will help colleagues prepare for funding meetings — contributing to cases for support, proposals, donor reports and appeals— and support day-to-day stewardship, from thank-you letters to stewardship activities such as annual thankathons.
You will manage your own small portfolio of individual donors and charitable trusts giving at the £5,000 level, sending proposals and reports, and will maintain a strong knowledge of Practical Action's programmes so you can share stories of change and impact data confidently with current and prospective supporters.
You will support the team's intelligence hub: gathering, interpreting and sharing insight on key donors including governments, foundations and multilaterals; analysing funder strategies and calls for proposals; and working with regional and country teams to understand and meet their business intelligence needs. You will help ensure intelligence is shared and acted on across the organisation, including through the monthly news bulletin, and work with your manager to develop "so what" analysis that BD teams globally can act on. You will also keep our SharePoint and donor portal registrations accurate and well organised.
Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
· A keen interest in international development and environmental issues.
· Excellent research, numeracy and analytical skills – not taking everything at face value and being able to discern the “so what” questions from trends and data.
· Proficient usage of Microsoft 365, especially Excel, Word (including mail merge) and Powerpoint.
· Ability to take complex data and synthesize it into consumable, actionable insight.
· Excellent presentation skills, able to synthesise information in written format, info graphics and other visual formats and will be proficient with using a range of software and digital tools to do this.
· Ability to work proactively and collaboratively with people from a range of cultures and across time zones.
· You are a self-starter, happy to work with various research resources and have an ability to work with imperfect systems and information.
· You are organized, conscientious and work well as part of a team.
· Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and to set priorities.
· Excellent written and spoken English.
· Commitment to development principles and Practical Action’s vision, mission and ambition.
Why join us?
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is taking practical action against poverty and the environmental crises to start the big changes the world urgently needs. A friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working – these are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.
In the UK, our open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby and near to Rugby train station but we also offer free parking.
In addition, we offer the following benefits:
· Full time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week.
· It is our normal practice to operate a hybrid working policy, where flexible working hours are enabled as well as remote working.
· 27 days holiday rising with continuous service, in addition to public holidays
· Pension scheme - employer contributes 10.5% of salary and the employee contributes 5%.
· Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave.
· Life assurance (3 x annual salary).
· Cycle to Work scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme – access to our Wellbeing platform
· Learning and Development Opportunities
· Sit / Stand desks available in our modern offices.
How to apply:
To ensure that Practical Action meets its obligations of safer recruitment, appointment to posts within Practical Action will be subject to a satisfactory criminal check. Criminal checks will be conducted for all roles.
The successful applicant must already have the right to both live and work in the country that they are applying for, in this case, the United Kingdom and should be willing and able to travel.
If you want to work for an organisation with significant people ambitions, then we would like to hear from you. Please submit a copy of your CV (Maximum 2 pages) and a supporting statement that describes your suitability for the role and include answers to the following questions,
Questions
1. Interest and motivation: What draws you to international development and environmental issues, and why does Practical Action's mission and approach appeal to you specifically? Have you done anything (through study, volunteering, work experience, or personal interest) to explore this area so far?
2. Research and analytical skills: Tell us about a piece of research or analysis you've done — this could be from your studies, a work placement, a personal project, or volunteering — where you had to work with data or information and turn it into something clear and useful for someone else. What tools did you use, and how did you decide what mattered most?
3. Working with others and staying organised: Give an example of a time you worked as part of a team, possibly with people remotely in different geographies, and had to juggle several priorities or deadlines at once. This could be a group project, part-time job, society, or placement.
Closing date for applications: September 21st 2026
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Practical Action exists to change the systems that keep people in poverty and vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, nature loss and pollution.
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Exercise and Wellbeing Officer
21 hours (3 days per week) Fixed-term contract to 31 March 2027
(potential to become permanent subject to funding)
Salary £16,894 Pro Rata (£28,156 FTE)
Age UK Croydon is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Exercise and Wellbeing Officer to help guide our Healthy Lifestyles Service. Our Healthy Lifestyles Service delivers a range of activities including seated and standing exercise programmes, health checks, social engagement opportunities, health hubs and Memory Tree Cafés for people living with dementia and their carers. Services are delivered across community venues and care homes throughout Croydon.
About the Role
As a Exercise and Wellbeing Officer, you will play a pivotal role in improving the health, wellbeing and independence of older people across the community. Working with the Healthy Lifestyles Service Manager, you will help shape and deliver a range of meaningful activities while providing day-to-day support and guidance to staff and volunteers.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
· Prepare and deliver seated and standing physical activity sessions in care homes and community venues across Croydon.
· Carrying out basic health checks, including blood pressure and other wellbeing measurements.
· Supporting the delivery of Health Hubs, wellbeing events and health promotion activities.
· Building positive relationships with care homes, community venues, partner organisations and guest speakers.
This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to combine leadership, partnership working and direct service delivery while helping older people stay active, connected and independent.
About You
We are looking for someone who is energetic, approachable and committed to supporting older people to live healthier,
more connected lives.
You will have:
· Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification, Exercise Referral qualification, Otago Exercise Programme, REACT qualification, or another relevant physical activity, fitness, falls prevention or rehabilitation qualification.
· Good understanding of the issues affecting the health and well-being of older people including exercise, healthy eating, nutrition and malnutrition
· Good understanding of the needs of older people including dementia
· Excellent working knowledge of administration processes and systems
· Good knowledge of IT systems including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
· Experience of compiling monitoring reports, reporting on quality, performance KPIs, project outcomes and impact
Closing date for applications: 28th September 2026
Interview Dates: TBC
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Our mission is to reach, involve, support and connect people so they can age well in Croydon.
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Age UK is recruiting! We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Retail Support team as an Administrator.
Working within our dedicated Retail Support Team, the successful applicant will utilise their skills in administration, data management and customer service to help ensure Age UK's retail Operations are compliant and well-supported.
Working full-time at our Warrington office, you will support our Retail Support Senior Co-ordinator in the swift response to both internal and external stakeholders, both over the phone and via email, while fostering positive relationships with shops, volunteers and external contacts.
With an average of around 4,000 retail volunteers supporting our shops and over £2 million generated annually through Gift Aid, you will take responsibility for any administrative duties through our new online volunteer application platform as well as ensuring the accurate compliance and administration of Gift Aid across Age UK's retail estate; experience and knowledge of Gift Aid is therefore fundamental to the role.
If you are a motivated Administrator looking to use your skills to support a charity that provides vital services and support to older people, then this may be the role for you!
Must haves:
Experience
*Experience working within a high volume multi-functional administration role. A, I
*Experience and knowledge of Gift Aid scheme. A, I
*Experience at an advanced level of using Excel including V-look ups and formulas. A, I
Skills and Knowledge
*The ability to prioritise your own workload. I
*Proficient in the use of MS office applications including, Word, Outlook and Teams. A, I
Personal Attributes
*An ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. I
*The ability to train on bespoke systems tailored to unique organisational requirements. I
Great to Haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
*Business administration qualification. A
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
- Many additional benefits
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
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Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Digital Marketing Officer role. The successful candidate will support the delivery of multi-channel digital marketing campaigns, enhancing supporter engagement and driving organisational objectives within a dynamic charity environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and optimise digital marketing campaigns across paid and owned channels, including social media, email, and display advertising.
- Manage paid social media campaigns, including planning, execution, optimisation, and reporting, ensuring alignment with organisational targets.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to ensure a cohesive approach to digital activity, including tracking and analysis.
- Produce performance reports for social media and email campaigns, providing insights to inform ongoing improvements.
- Contribute to content creation and distribution, ensuring messaging aligns with organisational objectives and target audiences.
- Support audience growth through data-driven testing, analysis, and experimentation within digital acquisition strategies.
Person Specification:
- Experience planning, delivering, and optimising multi-channel digital marketing campaigns within a deadline-driven environment.
- Working knowledge of paid social media platforms, including Facebook/Meta, and experience managing paid social campaigns.
- Proficiency with analytics tools such as Google Analytics to evaluate campaign performance.
- Experience implementing tracking pixels, UTMs, and working with ad platform features.
- Familiarity with email marketing platforms, including building and testing email campaigns.
- Experience working with external agencies and managing digital budgets.
- Attributes including organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team.
What’s on Offer:
- Salary: £30,000-£32,500
- Location: Remote with 1 day a quarter in the office
- Contract: Permeanent and full time
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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We’re looking for a creative and enthusiastic Youth Worker to help us expand what we offer young people beyond sport.
About Alford House
Alford House is a youth and community organisation in Kennington, providing young people with safe, welcoming and structured opportunities to spend time, build relationships and develop their interests.
We want Alford House to be a place where young people can try new things, discover what they enjoy and develop their skills and confidence.
The role
As our Creative Spaces Youth Worker, you’ll help us develop and deliver creative and educational sessions for young people.
This is a varied role. You could be supporting young people with their homework, running an arts session, helping them explore dance and movement, supporting activity in our music studio or developing new creative ideas with young people.
We’re looking for someone who can bring their own creativity and interests to the role and turn them into engaging opportunities for young people.
What you’ll be doing
- Develop and deliver engaging arts and creative sessions.
- Support our homework club and educational activities.
- Deliver or support dance and movement activities.
- Help young people make use of our music studio.
- Create opportunities for young people to explore different interests and develop new skills.
- Support youth-led creative projects.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
- Encourage young people to try new activities and get involved in the wider Alford House offer.
- Record attendance and outcomes.
- Work alongside our wider youth work team to create a positive environment for young people.
Who we’re looking for
You don’t need to be a traditional youth worker to be right for this role. We’re looking for someone who has something creative to bring and knows how to engage young people.
You’ll need:
- Experience of working with children or young people.
- Strong creative facilitation skills.
- Knowledge of safeguarding.
- The ability to build positive relationships with young people.
- Enthusiasm for creating activities that young people will genuinely want to take part in.
Experience or qualifications in youth work, arts, dance, teaching or tutoring would be an advantage.
Why work with us?
This is an opportunity to help shape something new at Alford House.
We’re developing our creative spaces and want to create a broader range of opportunities for young people alongside our established sports provision. You’ll have the freedom to bring ideas, develop sessions and help create a space where young people can explore their interests.
If you’re creative, enjoy working with young people and want to use your skills to create opportunities they’ll genuinely enjoy, we’d love to hear from you.
Hours and pay
10 hours per week
Preferably 2 hours per day across the week, with flexibility.
£14.80 per hour
Part-time employment based at Alford House, Kennington.
Safeguarding
This role involves working with children and young people. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and completion of safeguarding training.
How to apply
Please complete the Alford House application form and provide a CV.
In your application, tell us about your experience of working with young people, what creative skills or interests you could bring to Alford House, and how you would use them to create engaging opportunities for young people.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
To promote the mental, moral and physical wellbeing of young people in Lambeth, providing a trusted Third Space where everyone belongs.
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